KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy will take on the Philadelphia Military Academy Knights at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Philadelphia Military Academy likes a good challenge.
Last Thursday, KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy was able to grind out a solid win over Parkway Northwest, taking the game 66-59. The victory was all the more spectacular given KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy's disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 491st, while Parkway Northwest is ranked 221st).
| 01/09/25 vs Parkway Northwest | 20 |
| 01/07/25 vs Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush | 22 |
| 12/19/24 @ Swenson Arts & Tech | 24 |
| 12/12/24 @ Science Leadership Academy | 14 |
| 12/10/24 vs Motivation | 4 |
KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Mekhi Anderson led the charge by shooting 4-for-7 from long range and dropping a double-double on 20 points and ten boards. With that strong performance, Anderson is now averaging an impressive 15.6 points per game. Another player making a difference was Sayid Cooley, who went 6 of 12 en route to 16 points and eight rebounds.
KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Philadelphia Military Academy had to endure a 13-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on Randolph Vo-Tech with a sharp 47-22 win on Thursday. The Knights' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Philadelphia Military Academy had a senior duo take command as Daijon Crawford posted 16 points and Ryan Russell had 13 points. Crawford is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Wahhaj Cheeks, who put up six points.
KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Philadelphia Military Academy, their victory ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-5.
This contest is shaping up to be a blowout: KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy hasn't had any problem running up the score this season, having averaged 58.4 points per game. It's a different story for Philadelphia Military Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 38.7 points. The only thing between KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy and another offensive beatdown is Philadelphia Military Academy. Will they be able to keep them contained?
KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy strolled past Philadelphia Military Academy in their previous meeting back in January of 2024 by a score of 57-39. Will KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy repeat their success, or does Philadelphia Military Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
